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Older and wilder  classic holidays for adults only

From golden-age ruins to places to bronze: its Greece for grown-ups

As Shirley Valentine discovered, Greece inspires romance. And while the hairy-chested, medallion-wearing kamaki may now be an endangered species, the sheer sensual assault of his homeland makes it easy to be in love. The land of Eros is perfect for a first or second honeymoon. Or a third, come to that.

Freedom from children also means liberation from school-holiday travel — great news, because Greece in the springtime is pure enchantment. The countryside turns itself over to an immense wild-flower display, fireflies illuminate the evening, and the lakes and lagoons are full of birds. The Greek Easter, which this year falls on May 1, is the biggest national holiday and explodes with fireworks, feasting and kefi.

Alternatively, travel in September, when prices plummet and you can have the beaches almost to yourself. Or else leave the beach behind and go white-water rafting, hang-gliding, or trekking in the mountains. Seek out the